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A cockroach appears in the food of a patient at the Clinical Hospital of Santiago: "The presence of insects in the kitchen is not an isolated fact"
Spain🏛️ PoliticsProgressive7 hr. ago

A cockroach appears in the food of a patient at the Clinical Hospital of Santiago: "The presence of insects in the kitchen is not an isolated fact"

A cockroach was found in a rice portion served to a patient on the fifth floor of the University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (CHUS). The incident, reported by the labor union CCOO, highlights ongoing concerns about pest infestations in the hospital kitchen. According to union representatives, the problem has been worsening since early August, with workers noticing an increase in insects under ovens, near sinks, and in washing areas, locations with heat, moisture, and cracks in the infrastructure. Although an extermination company was brought in for several days, the union claims they received no information about the treatment applied, its duration, or follow-up checks for effectiveness. Workers also report significant deterioration in the facility’s infrastructure, including broken doors and walls, which could allow pests to enter. The union criticizes the lack of proper maintenance and emphasizes the importance of food safety in a hospital setting.

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El Mundo logoEl MundoIndependent🔒Progressive7 hr. ago
A cockroach appears in the food of a patient at the Clinical Hospital of Santiago: "The presence of insects in the kitchen is not an isolated fact"

A cockroach was found in a rice portion served to a patient on the fifth floor of the University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (CHUS). The incident, reported by the labor union CCOO, highlights ongoing concerns about pest infestations in the hospital kitchen. According to union representatives, the problem has been worsening since early August, with workers noticing an increase in insects under ovens, near sinks, and in washing areas, locations with heat, moisture, and cracks in the infrastructure. Although an extermination company was brought in for several days, the union claims they received no information about the treatment applied, its duration, or follow-up checks for effectiveness. Workers also report significant deterioration in the facility’s infrastructure, including broken doors and walls, which could allow pests to enter. The union criticizes the lack of proper maintenance and emphasizes the importance of food safety in a hospital setting.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue through the perspective of CCOO, a leftist labor union, emphasizing systemic neglect and calling for immediate action. It critiques the hospital's management and infrastructure, suggesting institutional failure rather than focusing on neutral facts alone. The tone leans

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